Vatican city: Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, revealed that he highlighted Azerbaijan’s victory during his recent meeting with the Pope at the Vatican. This interaction took place two days prior, as reported by APA.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Sheikh-ul-Islam Pashazade expressed that Azerbaijan’s heroism during the 44-day war serves as an example that the world aspires to learn from. He acknowledged the significant contributions of the country’s martyrs and veterans, emphasizing the nation’s indebtedness to them. He remarked on the victory’s impact, noting that it enabled the restoration of religious practices such as the Adhan (call to prayer) resounding from mosque minarets, which had previously been disrupted. The Sheikh-ul-Islam conveyed these sentiments during a gathering at the Caucasus Muslims Office with families of martyrs and war veterans, commemorating November 8 as Victory Day.